Our Mission and Vision for Early Childhood Development
We know the first three years of a child’s life are critical to their long-term well-being.
Our ZERO TO THREE mission and vision encompass multiple values, but they all converge on a single point: To support all our nation’s babies, toddlers, and their families so that every child has the best possible start in life.
By providing a solid foundation filled with emotionally supportive relationships, ZERO TO THREE ensures that all children, regardless of their backgrounds, have the tools they need to develop their potential.
We envision a society that has the knowledge and will to support all infants and toddlers in reaching their full potential.
Discover What Sets Us Apart: Our Values and Goals
ZERO TO THREE’s clear mission statement of early childhood education empowers professionals, communities and caregivers with the knowledge and skills they need to positively impact the lives of infants and toddlers.
Our core values embrace ongoing learning, integrity and passion. Our dedication to what we do ensures we stay at the forefront of new knowledge and insights in the field of child development.
By embracing our values, every member of the ZERO TO THREE community contributes to a healthy and positive culture, a more successful organization, and better outcomes for infants, toddlers, and their families.
As an Organization We Value:
- We are committed to building healthy families through our work and supporting our staff in achieving a healthy work-life balance.
- We encourage and engage in consistent and meaningful collaboration.
- We encompass inclusivity, respectfulness and diversity in our work.
3. High standards of excellence in everything we do. We cherish:
- Honesty, openness, transparency and integrity.
- Scope and gateways for leadership.
- Evidence-based learning and open-minded consideration.
- The freedom to make errors and use them as growth opportunities.
Our Vision for Child Development
Emotionally nourishing relationships during a child’s first three years form the foundation for lifelong health and well-being.
We provide support for adult carers who impact the lives of babies and toddlers. We envision a future where all young children look forward to a promising tomorrow.
By upholding our core principles, each member and stakeholder within the ZERO TO THREE community plays an invaluable role and contributes to our organization’s dynamic culture. Together, we strive to achieve better outcomes for babies, toddlers and their families.
At ZERO TO THREE, we embrace the transforming portrait of our nation’s infants, toddlers and their families and are committed to creating an inclusive world for all.
Together with our valued members, we work tirelessly to achieve our vision for child development. Join us as we impart knowledge and hope to pave the way for bright tomorrows for all babies and their families.
Support Our Mission to Make a Difference in the Lives of Infants and Families
As a nonprofit early childhood-focused organization, ZERO TO THREE relies on grants and donations to continue our invaluable work. Show your support of our mission and vision by supporting our initiatives or getting involved.
Let’s give all our nation’s infants and toddlers the resources and support they need to learn and thrive. Support our mission to support our nation’s babies by making a donation now.
